DEVELOPMENT OF A PARTICIPATORY ACADEMIC MANAGEMENT MODEL TO ENHANCE TEACHERS' ABILITY IN LEARNING MANAGEMENT FOCUSING ON THE 21st CENTURY SKILLS, WAT THA SATOI MUNICIPAL SCHOOL, MUANG DISTRICT, CHIANG MAI PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) to develop the basic information and used it; 2) to develop; 3) study the performance; 4) assess satisfaction and improvement. The informants were supervisors, deputy directors, school directors, academic committee members, teachers, primary and lower secondary students, with a total of 281 participants who were randomly selected by random simple sampling group. The research instruments used were interview questionnaires, interview forms, operational manuals, teachers’ ability evaluation forms, students’ skills evaluation forms, and satisfaction questionnaire. The data were analyzed by frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, hypothesis testing using the t-test dependent sample and descriptive analysis.

The results of this research found that:

1. The study from the basic information found out that the personnel involved in the overall academic administration were at a high level. The parents and the community who participated in the overall academic administration were at a low level. The needs of personnel, parents and the community were at a high level. The analysis of each aspect in the decision making was at the highest level. Participation in the operations, benefits and evaluation were at a high level.
2. The results of the model development consisted of principles, objectives, systems and mechanisms, assessment guidelines and conditions. The operational methods included decision-making, implementation, recognition of benefits, and evaluation. In the examination of the model by the experts, it was found out that it was appropriate and feasible at the highest level.
3. The result of the performance of personnel who were involved in the development of learners was at the highest level. The parents and community were at a high level. The implementation of the model allowed the teachers to have the ability to manage learning at a high level. Students had higher post-operation skills than before, significantly at the .01 level.
4. Satisfaction assessment and improvement model. Parents and community personnel had high level of satisfaction by adding communication channels, using information network systems to support and using local resources to design integrated learning units to promote creativity. Disseminated assessment manuals and skill assessment tools in the network so that the personnel, parents and communities can use them conveniently.